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Man, 23, dies after collision with pole in North York

A man has died after a vehicle hit a pole in North York early Wednesday.

Toronto police said they received a call at 12:48 a.m. for a single-vehicle crash near Yonge St. and Finch Ave. E., at Doris and Holmes Aves.,

Paramedics said when crews arrived on site they found the 23-year-old man trapped in the car without vital signs. The man was extracted from the car by Toronto Fire services and pronounced dead at the scene, paramedics said.

Doris Ave. was closed in both directions for several hours for an investigation, police said. The area has since reopened.

Police are appealing for witnesses to call 416-808-1900, and are also looking for any video footage from the area.

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Premila D’Sa is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @premila_dsa

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